Ben Stokes pinpoints England’s ‘obvious’ problem in damning assessment of second Test defeat - England slipped 2-0 down in the Ashes series after crumbling to another heavy defeat in Brisbane

Ben Stokes was left in agony of day four of the second Ashes Test after being hit in the unmentionables TWICE. The captain was trying to save the game for England after two shambolic days left the

Stokes also provided an interesting response to controversial comments made by England’s coach Brendon McCullum who essentially said that the visitors trained too hard in the lead up to the second Test. “Leading into this Test match, I actually felt like we over-prepared, to be honest,” McCullum told the Seven Network.

England's captain Ben Stokes acknowledges a lack of mental resilience during high-pressure situations against Australia.

Ben Stokes has delivered a scathing review of his side's performance in the second Test after coach Brendon McCullum left fans stunned with his comments about England's preparation following the defeat.

BBC Test Match Special commentator Jonathan Agnew, speaking about his interview with Ben Stokes: "After Perth he was really angry. "Today he was more considered, more controlled reflection. I think he has some players in his sights. He was talking about why there are key moments Australia win them.

England skipper Ben Stokes suffered a painful moment as the visitors struggled to mount a comeback against Australia in the second Ashes Test. England concluded their second innings at 241 all out.

ENGLAND captain Ben Stokes has had so many iconic moments on the cricket pitch – but he nearly hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons this morning. The all-rounder came close to